Catalog Number |
ACM471090 |
CAS |
471-09-0 |
Structure |
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Synonyms |
L-2-Amino-7-hydroxy-5,5-dimethyl-4-thiaheptanoic Acid; S-(3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylpropyl)-L-cysteine; |
Molecular Weight |
207.29 |
Molecular Formula |
C₈H₁₇NO₃S |
Melting Point |
>151°C (dec.) |
Solubility |
Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly) |
Appearance |
White to Tan Solid |
Application |
An amino acid found in the urine of species of the Felidae family, is believed to either possess pheromone activity or give rise to compounds with such activity. |
Storage |
-20˚C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere |
References |
Daniels, D.L. and Richert, C.: Tetrahedron Letters, 40, 4463 (1999) |